The Ruling on Trimming the Beard and Altering Its Form

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is your view regarding some students of knowledge who say that it is obligatory to trim the beard until it becomes very light, barely visible, and they claim that this is the correct opinion? What is the view on this statement?

Answer:
This is correct in their taste, not in the evidence of the Shari'ah. The evidence of the Shari'ah says no, because the beard, as it is and as Allah created it, is already well-groomed. Allah groomed it and placed it in the best position. But these people are repelled by the fitrah (the innate natural disposition) and the characteristics of the fitrah, and Satan beautifies for them the tampering with the beard and altering the creation of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). This is false speech. The beard is left as it is, and it is not cut. Yes, if there is something in it that changes its form, such as dyeing it with red or gray, or changing something other than black, that is what is done. As for the intention or the need, yes, adjusting it as they say, all of this is tampering that contradicts the guidance of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). And (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes. Allah knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon his family and his Companions.